Michael was playing chase with a friend when he ran across the street and was hit by a bus on Betty Jo Drive in Fayetteville Saturday. His stepfather, Daniel Zalsman, said Michael suffered knee damage from the accident. "It was pretty graphic; it was hard to see." he said.

U of A transit officials are now working with Fayetteville Police to make sure that nothing was missed in the accident. Steve Voorhies, university spokesperson, said Razorback Transit drivers go through extensive training before they are allowed to get behind the wheel.

All drivers have commercial licenses and also go through defensive driver and CPR training.

Voories said the bus driver saw Michael run across the street, but wasn't able to stop in enough time.

"Anybody who has driven...that's their worst nightmare, to have a pedestrian dart in front and not be able to stop. Now, just magnify that on campus with 25,000 students."

The driver involved in the incident has not returned to work. Officials said he is "not comfortable" just yet.